The Chicago Writer’s Association is currently hosting a number of events which bring published writers, freelancers, and those who have a passion for writing together to share their work and meet others in the Chicagoland area. A number of speakers, discussion panels, and presentations are lined up for Summer 2014. Their upcoming event, on July 31st, is a free networking mixer hosted by the CWA and the Illinois Women’s Press Association. It includes guest speaker Heidi Stevens, a reporter and columnist from the Chicago Tribune.